Global InformationGeneral Electric XA100 information
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| XA100 on test stand | |
| Type | Adaptive cycle engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| First run | December 2020 |
| Major applications | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (planned) |
The General Electric XA100 is an American adaptive cycle engine demonstrator being developed by General Electric (GE) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and form the basis for the propulsion system for the United States Air Force's sixth generation fighter program, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD).
The three-stream adaptive cycle design can direct air to the bypass third stream for increased fuel efficiency and cooling or to the core and fan streams for additional thrust and performance. The 45,000 lbf (200 kN) thrust class engine is expected to be significantly more powerful and efficient than existing low-bypass turbofans.